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Monday, December 24, 2012

Holiday Break

Hello, readers! I'm writing to you from Virginia, where Jeff and I are visiting his family. I'm engaging in very important activities like eating cookies and taking naps. I've decided to declare a blogging break until the New Year to more effectively engage in these activities.

(When I'm back, I think I need to make a big red circle skirt and polka dot top, like in the adorable vintage card above. Isn't it the best Christmas outfit ever?)

I had a bright red circular skirt when I was 17 and wore it with red point stilletos and a deep black belt. Despite growing up in the 70s and 80s I always wore 50s style clothes. They are so feminine and pretty. It is still in my top ten favourite garments (if only my waist was still 22 inches and I could still wear it!!) Have a lovely holiday. Lily. xxx

Enjoy your break! I too think the lady on the card is just darling! I made a red circle skirt for Xmas this year but my polka dots are on the skirt: http://star-spangledheart.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-part-1.html

Merry Christmas and welcome to my neck of the woods. I also received y our book for Christmas and I'm so excited to dive into the projects. its just what I needed to get my sewing machine humming again. I've already read the first few chapters and I love that it reads like your blog- so friendly and personal and honest!

Like many others here, I got your book for Christmas as well, and have been reading it in bed every night. For some reason, though, my husband isn't as interested in all the different methods for finishing buttonholes as I am. His loss! Thanks for all you do for women and the sewing community in general!